Hillcrest Elementary School

Have you ever wanted to learn where your food comes from and how it’s made? Our After-School Agriculture Club at Hillcrest is the perfect place to start! Yesterday, our outstanding students rolled up their sleeves and learned how to make butter from scratch!

I wish all our Panthers at Hillcrest and Pine an awesome learning week! Enjoy our first newsletter as we grow and develop into one school in two buildings. https://secure.smore.com/n/w4dy2-the-weekly-update-4

Alma Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Childcare will open at 7:00 AM for those registered to attend.

Alma Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Childcare will open at 7:00 AM for those registered to attend.

I look forward to meeting Hillcrest Elementary's parents and seeing the parents from Pine Avenue at Hillcrest for the Hillcrest Pine Avenue parent presentation.

Please see important attachment from Dr. Konowalow for Hillcrest and Pine Avenue.

Please see important attachment from Dr. Konowalow for Hillcrest and Pine Avenue.

Alma Public Schools is committed to providing students with safe, supportive learning environments that promote growth and achievement. The Board of Education is introducing a bond proposal on the May ballot, seeking $29.9 million to fund critical facility upgrades, technology improvements, and safety enhancements — all without increasing the current millage tax rate. This proposal invites the community to invest in student success and ensure that Alma schools remain a strong, future-ready foundation for generations to come. https://www.almaschools.net/ https://www.almaschools.net/page/bond

Today is National Foster Grandparent Volunteer Day and we are so thankful for Grandma Peggy Slavens for coming and supporting our students!

We are so excited about our Parent Teacher Connection Night from 5:30-7 pm at Hillcrest tonight!

2nd grade Art students are using technology to research biomes, and then drawing a picture of them and will be making a post card of them digitally.

Our 1st graders have been working on many different number sense routines this month during Number Corner.

During November, Hillcrest participated in Coins for a Cause, and raised over $1050 for the Hope House, which was matched by United Way, for a donation over $2100! Congrats to Mrs. Treifl's class for raising the most money!

We hope everyone stays warm and safe today on this snow day! Tune in at Noon for a Snow Day Facebook Live Read Aloud! See you then!

APS will be closed today, Monday, January 13, 2025, due to road conditions.

Wednesday Night!! Come out for some fun activities for the whole family!

We had a great first week back and start to 2025!!! Camp Hillcrest Happenings-January 10 https://secure.smore.com/n/s7n36

Reminder: Early Release today. Hillcrest students will be dismissed at 11:38 am. Thanks in advance for having transportation arranged.

Please see the attached letter from Principal Helinski. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gvCH8pCC2qylbbhjBa4wcf5ehDmbTPGj/view?usp=sharing

Congrats to our 3rd Grade Campers of the Month! Video-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt79P2ZP_-U Brnabic Calvin Mazzuca Calvin is our camper of the month. He has been working so hard this year He is open to constructive criticism and works hard to improve. He always follow his ROARS, follows instructions and works well with others. Calvin is really blossoming this year. Congratulations on being our student of the month and a wonderful role model in class. DeJong Brayton Baleja-Krieg Brayton is our December camper of the month! Brayton is a hard worker who is always seeking to learn more! He is an awesome leader in the classroom who always follows his ROARS and is quick to help out a classmate in need. Brayton always does careful work and regularly contributes to our classroom conversation. Way to go, Brayton! Keep up the awesome work! DeJong Nicholas Peterman Nicholas is working hard in 3rd grade. He demonstrates his ROARS in school. He is funny and is a great classmate. He is always willing to learn and try something that is new with his learning. Keep practicing your ROARS Nicholas. You are doing great! Federspiel Phoenix Gillaspie Phoenix is camper of the month for December! She's a hard worker and always does her best. Nix always tries her best to follow her ROARS and has been known to encourage her classmates to as well. Overall, she is a great student to have in class and a good friend to anyone that needs one. Congratulations, Phoenix! Keep up the good work and we are so proud of you! Greiner Richard Hancock Richie is our camper of the month for December. Richie always has a smile on his face and a determination to have a great day! Richie has taken big steps forward in working hard to follow his ROARS this month. His hard work hasn't gone unnoticed, and he has earned our camper of the month. I am excited to see Richie continue to grow and take steps forward to become a leader who helps others follow their ROARS. Great job Richie, I'm proud of you! Keep up the great work! Lambert Odin Smith Odin Smith is our December camper of the month. Odin comes to school every day ready and eager to learn. He makes sure he is always following his ROARS and setting a positive example for his classmates. Odin is a kind friend and is willing to help out whenever needed as well as participating in classroom discussions. Keep up the great work Odin! Lambert Emaleigh Richards Emaleigh is hard worker that challenges herself to complete work and grow in her accademics. Not only is she a wonderful student but she is also a wonderful person full of smiles, laughter, and love. I look forward to seeing her everday and watching her exceed her own expectations. I am so proud of you Emaleigh. Keep up the good work and anything is possible. Wickes Allison Chrenka Allison is a sweet young lady who gives her best to all that she does both in school and on the athletic field. Allison follows her ROARS each and every day and sets a positive example for her peers. Her contributions to classroom conversations, hardworking nature and kindness towards others enhances our classroom environment in such a positive manner. Keep up the amazing work, Allison!